On September 5, 2026, after a brief illness, Wayne Francis Abel of Ravenswood, WV, was called home. Wayne was born on August 25, 1933, to Lloyd and Inez Abel in Grafton, WV. He married Jean Vandergrift on September 24, 1953. Wayne served in the U.S. Army. After his service, he was employed ...
Timothy Scott Beckett, 61, of Newton, died Sunday, September 6, 2026. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Uler W.Va., officiated by Pastor Geary Legg. Visitation, 1 p.m. Burial Zion Hill Cemetery following the services. There will be a dinner provided afterwards. John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is assisting the family.
Henry Lee Douglas Craig, age 84, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away September 7, 2026, with his wife by his side. Henry was born July 25, 1942, in Dequeen, Arkansas, to the late Chester Lee Craig and Ellaveese Autry. Henry graduated from Dequeen Arkansas High School in 1961. After graduation he ...
Linda K. Eakins, of Vienna, WV, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7th, 2026, at the age of 76, surrounded by her family. She was born on Wednesday, September 28th, 1949, in Waverly, WV, daughter of the late Lester D. and June F. Jackson. Linda enjoyed cooking, gardening, watching hummingbirds and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Halfhill (Steve); two stepsons, Steve Eakins (Kim) and Michael Eakins (Monica); brother, Michael Jackson (Sue); sisters, Brenda Dye and Mary Rousey (Buddy); brother-in-law, Phil Bayles and grandchildren, Victoria ...
Margaret (Margie) L. Parsons, 90, of Reedy, passed away Sept. 5, 2026, at Roane General Hospital. Funeral, 2 p.m. Monday, at Taylor Vandale Funeral Home and Monument Company, with Minister Denzil Ray officiating. Visitation, noon to 2 p.m. Burial, Mt. Zion Cemetery in Roane County.
William "Will" Nelson Powell, 64, of Waverly, passed away Sept. 6, 2026 in Waverly. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.
